little white truths

I reviewed step one a couple of days ago and step two yesterday, and now it's time to review step three of this little set - the toning mist. After that I'll do an overall review of the whole set, but as mentioned in the previous posts, I also wanted to review them separately because they don't necessarily come together.

The toning mist is probably my least favourite item in the set - it's not particularly bad, I just don't think it's wonderful and I have better products on hand that I'd prefer to be using. But I'll keep using it until it's gone because it's good enough.

• For blackhead relief
• Infused with a powerful blend of peppermint and witchhazel
• Refines pores and leaves skin with an ultra-clean sensation
• Contains natural ingredients to exfoliate and keep your skin soft and silky
• To use: spray over your face whenever your skin feels dehydrated or irritated

Verdict

I've been through a few toning mists in my time and I don't think this one tones or refreshes particularly well.

I'm surprised by this because it contains peppermint and witchhazel, and it does smell minty and refreshing. But for some reason it's not giving my skin the kind of wake up call you'd expect from a product like this one.

Toning mists normally make my skin look brighter and feel fresher, and they seem to have a 'sealing' quality that tightens pores and gives your skin a nicely gentle slap in the face. This one doesn't do that - all it does is add a bit of wetness that doesn't seem to do much.

Another thing I don't like about it is the spray applicator - it's really hard (as in, the mist comes out at too strong a force). That force is also too directed, so you can't cover your face with a spray or two but have to move the mist from the bullseye in your forehead and spread it around with your hands. This means it's not the best spray to apply over makeup because the force of it can shift eg your foundation or blush, leaving a hole behind. Not ideal.

Plus I'm a lazy lass and I don't want to have to pat something like this around - I just want to spray it and not have to worry about spreading it myself. Maybe that's just me!

In sum, the product is ok but I'm not loving it, and due to the issues mentioned above, it's not one I can cart around in my handbag and spray on the go without worrying what it's done to my makeup. Plus it's not particularly refreshing so I have other sprays I'd prefer to keep in my bag.